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ND – PVE Councils’s pursuit of increased density.

PVE Council’s pursuit of increased density

Council attempted to pass an ordinance allowing all homes to convert space, including garages, into rentable apartments (JADUs). This would allow the number of family dwellings in the City to double. June 12, 2018 **: The City erroneously states this is required by law Dec 11, 2018 ***: When a mass of residents showed up to stop the City, the City finally came clean and told the truth… it was NOT required by CA Law **** Law shows it is not required, despite City attorney’s claims on June 12 and Ms. King’s full support and alignment. —– ** https://pvestates.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1074&meta_id=53459 *** https://pvestates.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1137&meta_id=56918 **** https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2406

JADU’s Not Required by law

JADU’s are optional. They do provide credit towards the
the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) which is the state-mandated process to identify the total number of housing units (by affordability level) that each jurisdiction must accommodate in its Housing Element.

Important JADU Facts

  • JADU’s must include an already existing bedroom.
  • The owner of the resident must reside in the primary unit or JADU.
  • The size of the JADU must not exceed 500 square feet.
  • The JADU cannot be sold independently of the primary unit.
  • The JADU shall have a separate exterior access door from the primary unit, with an interior entry door connecting the JADU to the primary unit.

401K & PERS

A city can offer a 401k plan, but not as a replacement to the pension plan.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article216237135.html

“The state Supreme Court last Thursday struck down one of the biggest efforts yet to force California public employees into 401(k) plans, giving unions another win in their effort to protect defined benefit retirement plans from elected leaders who want to rein in pension costs.

The court sought to write a narrow decision, finding that former San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders failed to meet with unions while he campaigned heavily for a 2012 ballot measure that promised to put most new city employees in a 401(k)-style plan instead of a pension fund. 

It was the second significant pension lawsuit that favored unions this year. In January, an appeals court held that government agencies must consider the financial harm they’re causing to public employees if they want to adjust pension benefits.”

BY CAITLIN CHEN

AUGUST 07, 2018 12:50 PM,

UPDATED AUGUST 07, 2018 12:49 PM

Candidate Statements – PVE Election – Occupations

Jeff Groves – Compliance Business Owner

Jeff Groves is the president of Complianceworks, Inc.

https://www.cwicompliance.com/our-staff

Michael Kemps – Businessman/Technologist

Michael Kemps is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Computing Systems, Inc. A technology company.

https://www.innovativecomp.com/management

Jennifer King – Occupation not stated

Jennifer King’s occupation is not stated on the Candidate Statements, however it is indicated as Incumbent on the ballot.

Jennifer King is a current PVE council member who’s term started in 2015.

http://www.pvestates.org/government/city-council/councilmember-jennifer-l-king

Victoria Lozzi – Palos Verdes Estates City Treasurer/Banker

Victoria Lozzi was elected in the March 2017 municipal election and will serve until November 2020.

http://www.pvestates.org/government/finance/city-treasurer

Victoria Lozzi is a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-macdonald-lozzi-87a18954


A banker is an employee of a bank or financial institution who services the financial needs of clients.

FACTCHECK Reasoning: The term banker is typically associated with an individual that provides financial guidance to customers. A relationship manager handles relationships with customers and is not necessarily involved in the financial aspects of the customers business.

Kevin McCarthy – Law Enforcement Executive

Kevin McCarthy is Commander of the Detective Services Group – LAPD.

http://www.lapdonline.org/lapd_command_staff/comm_bio_view/7640

David McGowan – Financial Executive

David has worked and served with numerous organizations as a financial executive, including the Southern California Committee for Olympic Games.

http://www.sccog.org/webapp/images/stories/2016/bid/Afterword.pdf

Betty Lin Peterson – Incumbent

Betty Lin Peterson has served on the Palos Verdes City Council – her term started in March 2015. She is currently the Mayor.

http://www.pvestates.org/government/city-council/mayor-pro-tempore-betty-lin-peterson